A guide for getting the ferry from Ho Chi Minh City to Vung Tau, including how to buy tickets, port locations, and what to expect onboard. Vung Tau is the closest beach to Ho Chi Minh City, so it’s a popular city escape for Saigonese. The easiest way to get there is by the fast […]
Hotel Review: Adenia Hotel, Ho Chi Minh City – Vietnam
Hotel review of the Adenia Hotel in Ho Chi Minh City, a budget hotel in the Phạm Ngũ Lão backpacker area. Hotel Name: Adenia Hotel Address: 267 Đường Phạm Ngũ Lao, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam I stayed at the Adenia Hotel in Ho Chi Minh City. I booked online at the rate […]
Hotel Review: Centara Hotel, Ho Chi Minh City – Vietnam
Hotel review of the Centara Hotel in District 1 of Ho Chi Minh City. Vietnam. Hotel Name: Centara Hotel Address: 270 Ly Tu Trong, Ben Thành Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam I stayed at the Centara Hotel, in Ho Chi Minh City. I booked online at the rate of $17.65 USD per […]
Where to stay in Ho Chi Minh City: the best areas for visitors in Saigon
This guide on where to stay in Ho Chi Minh City lists the best areas for visitors . This includes all accommodation types, from budget guesthouses to iconic five-star hotels. Ho Chi Minh City has a population of over 9 million people and is made up of 21 districts and 1 sub-city. There are thousands […]
Train SE22 from Saigon to Danang
Train SE22 is the Vietnam Railways service that operates from Saigon to Danang. Here is what to expect on this overnight service. There are usually 4 trains a day from Saigon to Hanoi that offer different times for arriving in Danang. There is also a train that only operates on the Saigon to Danang section. […]
Hotel Review: Sen Hotel Saigon, Ho Chi Minh City – Vietnam
Hotel Name: Sen Hotel Saigon. Address: 82 Le Lai street, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. I stayed at the Sen Hotel Saigon in Ho Chi Minh City. I booked online at the rate of 438,509 VND ($19 USD) per night, and I booked it for its price and location. Sen Hotel Saigon is […]
Hotel Review: SaiGon Sky Hotel, Ho Chi Minh City
Hotel Name: SaiGon Sky Hotel. Address: 245 Hai Ba Trung St., District 3, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. I stayed at the SaiGon Sky Hotel in Ho Chi Minh City. I booked online at the rate of 290,000 VND ($12.35 USD) per night, and I booked it for its price and location in Ho Chi […]
Tam Anh Guesthouse: Budget guesthouse in the backpacker area of Ho Chi Minh City
Hotel Name: Tam Anh Guesthouse. Address: 241/21 Đ. Phạm Ngũ Lão, Phường Phạm Ngũ Lão, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. I stayed at the Tam Anh Guesthouse in Ho Chi Minh City. This guesthouse is in the Pham Ngu Lau backpacker area of Saigon, which is the best area for backpackers to stay […]
Ho Chi Minh City to Phnom Penh by bus
Ho Chi Minh City to Phnom Penh is 240 km apart by road, and getting the bus is the cheapest way to travel between the two cities. Despite the relatively close distance and flat terrain, the roads are congested and not built for highway cruising. Google Maps says the trip can be done in 5 […]
Pham Viet Chanh – The coolest street in Saigon
Pham Viet Chanh Street and Ward 19 in Binh Thanh District has emerged to become one of the coolest neighbourhoods in Ho Chi Minh City. This up-and-coming area next to District 1 could be described as the Brooklyn of Saigon. Ward 19, Binh Thanh District, HCMC Travel readers would be familiar with the annual “best of” […]
